Tubers are the roots of mature plants and look like a cluster of brown, carrot-like roots joined by the previous year's dried stem. You can buy them from garden centres or by mail order in spring, or ...

Unfortunately, too many gardeners unknowingly make simple seed sowing mistakes that set them up for failure. So, before you ...

A wormery is a great way of recycling kitchen and small amounts of garden waste, using worms to turn this material into nutrient-rich natural compost. A sump within the wormery also holds any excess ...

No matter what the season, gardening always carries the risk of muddy boots and shoes but you can help keep floors clean and clear by storing them in a welly boot rack, many of which are even suitable ...

Spring flowers are important for pollinators, too. Many pollinators, including bumblebees and some butterflies, hibernate over winter and they rely on spring flowers to provide them with nectar and ...

A soft, springy lawn might seem ideal when it comes to lounging around on hot, summer days or walking barefoot in the cool morning dew, but it’s also a sign that your lawn needs a bit of attention. A ...

Solar lights are environmentally friendly lighting and with a good set, you can create an ambience that lets you enjoy your garden long after dark. Powered by solar panels, they absorb daylight and ...

If it’s thrilling, edge-of-the-seat wonder you want – just sow a seed and then watch as the first tender leaf nudges up into the light. It’s pure magic, and one of the true joys of gardening. It’s ...

Lilacs, Syringa, are classic garden shrubs and small trees that bear panicles of fragrant, tubular, single or double flowers in shades of purple, pink and white from late spring to early summer. Lilac ...

A bird box provides a safe place for birds to build their nests and a specialist bird box camera can give you a closer look at the birds raising their families in your garden without causing ...